Patient Transporter- Part Time

Requirements

• Verifies correct patient identification by utilizing two patient identifiers
• Ensures safe, timely, and accurate transport of patients to their destination
• Utilizes proper body mechanics when lifting and transferring patients
• Demonstrates competency in transporting all specific age groups and cultures
• Follows standard and isolation precaution guidelines
• Ensures proper oxygen levels in tanks before transporting patients
• Notifies nursing immediately if patient condition changes
• Properly secures IV, drainage tubes, etc. and secures the patient prior to transporting
• Notifies nursing personnel, clinical staff, technicians or receptionists upon arrival of a patient
• Ensure the comfort and dignity of patients by being attentive
• Assists nursing in transferring patients to and from bed or chair to wheelchair or gurney
• Consults with nursing and obtains assistance when required
• Notifies dispatcher of any delays or cancellations or changes in status of the transport
• Removes and properly bags soiled linen after each transport is completed
• Sanitizes all transport equipment after each use
• Maintains confidentiality of patients in accordance with hospital policy
• Collects and returns transportation equipment to proper storage place
• Responds to emergency situations in according to hospital policy
• Transports small equipment or tools between departments